NatWest Group (NYSE: NWG) repurchases 821,613 shares in UK buyback

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

NatWest Group plc reported a share buyback transaction carried out on 23 January 2026. The company repurchased 821,613 ordinary shares from Merrill Lynch International as part of its ongoing buyback programme. The shares were bought on the London Stock Exchange at prices between 645.20 GBp and 657.40 GBp, with a volume-weighted average price of 649.75 GBp per share.

After these purchases settled, NatWest held 219,045,601 ordinary shares in treasury and had 7,993,185,822 ordinary shares in issue, excluding treasury shares. The company has provided a link to a detailed breakdown of the individual trades executed on its behalf.

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

January, 2026

Commission File Number 001-10306

NatWest Group plc

250 Bishopsgate,

London, EC2M 4AA

United Kingdom

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐

The following information was issued as Company announcements in London, England and is furnished pursuant to General Instruction B to the General Instructions to Form 6-K:

NatWest Group plc

23 January 2026

Transaction in Own Shares

NatWest Group plc (the "Company") announces today that it has purchased the following number of ordinary shares in the Company with a nominal value of £1.0769* each ("Ordinary Shares") from Merrill Lynch International ("BofA").

Aggregated information:

Date of purchase	Number of Ordinary Shares purchased	Highest price paid: (GBp)	Lowest price paid: (GBp)	Volume weighted average price paid per share (GBp)	Venue
23-Jan-26	821,613	657.40	645.20	649.75	LSE

* Note: the nominal value of Ordinary Shares without rounding is £1.076923076923077 per share

Such purchases form part of the Company's existing share buyback programme and were effected pursuant to the instructions issued by the Company to BofA on 25 July 2025, as announced on 28 July 2025.

The Company intends to cancel the repurchased Ordinary Shares.

Following the settlement of the above transactions, the Company will hold 219,045,601 Ordinary Shares in treasury and have 7,993,185,822 Ordinary Shares in issue (excluding treasury shares).

Further information:

Investor Relations

+ 44 (0)207 672 1758

Media Relations

+44 (0)131 523 4205

Legal Entity Identifier: 2138005O9XJIJN4JPN90

Transaction details

In accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No.596/2014 as it applies in the UK (Market Abuse Regulation), a full breakdown of the individual trades made by BofA on behalf of the Company as part of the buyback programme is detailed in the attached:http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/2410Q_1-2026-1-23.pdf

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

			NatWest Group plc (Registrant)
Date:	23 January 2026			By:	/s/ Mark Stevens
				Name:	Mark Stevens
				Title:	Assistant Secretary

FAQ

What did NatWest Group plc (NWG) disclose in this 6-K filing?

NatWest Group plc disclosed that it repurchased 821,613 ordinary shares on 23 January 2026 as part of its share buyback programme, with trades executed by Merrill Lynch International on the London Stock Exchange.

How many NatWest Group (NWG) shares were bought back and at what prices?

The company bought back 821,613 ordinary shares at prices between 645.20 GBp and 657.40 GBp per share, with a volume-weighted average price of 649.75 GBp.

How many NatWest Group (NWG) shares are now held in treasury?

Following settlement of this transaction, NatWest Group plc holds 219,045,601 ordinary shares in treasury.

How many NatWest Group (NWG) shares remain in issue after the buyback?

After the buyback, NatWest Group plc has 7,993,185,822 ordinary shares in issue, excluding treasury shares.

Where were the NatWest Group (NWG) buyback trades executed?

The repurchased ordinary shares were bought on the London Stock Exchange (LSE).

Where can investors find the detailed trade breakdown for the NatWest (NWG) buyback?

The company provided a link to a PDF containing a full breakdown of the individual trades executed by Merrill Lynch International on behalf of NatWest as part of the buyback programme.